Search for dissertations about: "Difficulty walking"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words Difficulty walking.

  2. 1. Activity avoidance, perceived walking difficulties, and use of mobility devices in people with Parkinson's disease

    Author : Manzur Kader; Aktivt och hälsosamt åldrande; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Activity avoidance; Assistive devices; Difficulty walking; Falls; Fear of falling; ICF; mSAFFE; Near falls; Patient outcome assessment; PROM; Psychometrics; Parkinson’s Disease; Reliability; Validity; Walk-12G; Walking aids; Wheelchairs; Wheeled-walker;

    Abstract : Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic progressive neurodegenerative disease that results in functional loss and disability. People with PD have an increased risk of falling, and most of their falls occur while walking. As yet, there is limited knowledge concerning activity avoidance due to perceived risk of falling in people with PD. READ MORE

  4. 2. Studies on energy expenditure in walking after stroke

    Author : Anna Danielsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : gait; rehabilitation; assessment; physical therapy; oxygen consumption; body weight support; orthotic devices; physical activity;

    Abstract : Aims: The aims were to assess energy expenditure during different conditions, evaluate measurement methods and assess physical activity after stroke. Methods: In total 51 persons with stroke >6 months previously (mean age 56) and 24 reference persons participated. READ MORE

  5. 3. Balance control in people with multiple sclerosis : mechanisms, experiences, design and feasibility of an exercise trial

    Author : Andreas Wallin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Everyday living entails navigating complex environments and perform-ing activities often requiring simultaneous motor and cognitive actions/tasks (dual-tasking). Disease-related impairments in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) often impact sensorimotor and cognitive functions, both of which may contribute to a vicious cycle of decreased mobility, muscular weakness, impaired balance control, walking limitation, falls, and fall-related injuries. READ MORE

  6. 4. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis : disease consequences and treatment effects on muscle strength, gait and pain

    Author : Eva Broström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Gait; muscle strength; kinematics; kinetics; pain;

    Abstract : Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) may have a profound effect on the life of a child. Rheumatic diseases in children manifest mainly as synovitis, pain, stiffness, deformity, growth disturbances and fatigue. It is not uncommon to have reduced activity, lower aerobic endurance, and decreased muscle strength. READ MORE

  7. 5. The rheumatoid forefoot : surgical treatment and epidemiological aspects

    Author : Lollo Gröndal; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Rheumatoid forefoot surgery - Arthrodesis of MTP 1 - Arthrodesis versus resection in MTP 1 - Rheumatoid forefoot prevalence - load distribution and time-and distance parameters in rheumatoid arthritis;

    Abstract : Background: The forefoot is frequently involved in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) resulting in a painful, handicapping deformity. The prevalence stated has long been based on a study from 1956. READ MORE